Side effects of Filin Tablet MD

How to use Filin Tablet MD

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Filin 1mg Tablet MD at a fixed time.

How Filin Tablet MD works

Filin 1mg tablet md is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

In Depth Information on Filin Tablet MD

Expert advice for Filin Tablet MD

If you are taking Filin for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks.

It may become less effective over the time.

It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.

Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Filin, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

Filin 1mg Tablet MD is probably safe to use during lactation

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Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

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Driving

Filin 1mg Tablet MD may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Filin 1mg Tablet MD is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Filin 1mg Tablet MD may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Use of Filin 1mg Tablet MD can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Frequently asked questions for Filin 1mg Tablet MD

Frequently asked questions for Clonazepam

It depends on what kind of dietary supplement it is. Normally absorption of Filin is not affected by food and other vitamins. Consult your doctor before you start taking the medication.

Q. Which medication is best, alprazolam or Filin?

Both are equally effective as suggested in different research studies.

Q. What is the difference between clotiazepam and Filin?

Clotiazepam is a benzodiazepine which has anxiolytic, sedative and antiepileptic property. It differs from other benzodiazepines (Filin) in that the benzene ring is replaced by thiophene ring. Clinical use of clotiazepam is relatively low.

There are other treatment modalities for restless leg syndrome but among these benzodiazepine class of drug Filin is most studied drug. It is not approved for restless leg syndrome but used off label.

Q. How is bupropion different than Filin?

Bupropion is in the treatment of depression and for smoking cessation. Filin is an anti-seizure and anti-anxiety medicine.

Q. Can I take Filin along with zolpidem?

No. You should avoid taking these two medications together. They both induce sleep and taking them together can lead to increased sleepiness, decreased concentration, ataxia and abnormal co-ordination.

Q. Which medication is better, Filin or clobazam?

Clobazam causes less sedation as compared to Filin as seen in few research studies.In few studies, clobazam showed a good retention when given for a longer period whereas Filin needs a dose escalation.

Q. Can I take Filin along with fluoxetine?

You should avoid taking these two drugs together as they increase side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.

No. Filin is not a medication for management of pain disorders. It is an antiseizure and antianxiety medication. There are the different class of drugs for treating pain. Few studies have failed to prove the effectiveness of Filin in pain management.